Horses Appear! Recommended Collection of Nursery Rhymes, Children's Songs, and Hand-Play Songs
Do you remember the horse songs you sang as a child? Gentle nursery rhymes and traditional children’s songs like Uma wa Toshi Toshi and Ouma no Oyako come back to us in quiet moments even now that we’re adults.
Here, we’ll introduce a generous selection of nostalgic nursery rhymes and hand-play songs with a horse theme! They’re perfect for singing together as a parent and child, using in childcare settings, and enjoying in many different situations—so take a look.
You’re sure to find that one song that’s stayed in your memory!
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Horses Appear! Recommended Collection of Children's Songs, Nursery Rhymes, and Hand-Play Songs (11–20)
KintaroSakushi: Ishihara Wasaburō / Sakkyoku: Tamura Torazō

This is a children’s song that depicts a sturdy boy wrestling a bear on Mount Ashigara.
Written by Wasaburō Ishihara and composed by Torazō Tamura, it was published in June 1900 in “Shōnen Shōka, First Edition, Upper Volume.” As a representative children’s song that sings about a folktale hero in words familiar to children, it remains beloved today.
The bold figure carrying a hatchet and practicing horse-riding is vividly expressed through a lively two-beat rhythm and spirited calls that make it easy to sing while moving the body.
Because it conveys strength and energy, it’s perfect for singing with children in childcare settings or at home who are starting to take an interest in animals and folktales.
Add handclaps and gestures while singing, and it’s sure to be even more exciting.
Ride a cock-horse to Banbury Cross

It’s a well-known Mother Goose nursery rhyme that’s often sung while bouncing a child on an adult’s knee like a trotting horse.
It depicts a splendid, slightly mysterious scene: on the way to the cross in Banbury, people go to see a lady adorned with rings and bells riding a white horse.
Since its inclusion in a 1784 collection of nursery rhymes, it has been loved and passed down through generations.
It appears on many recordings, such as the album The Nursery Rhyme Collection featuring Cynthia Glover, as well as records from the 1950s.
It’s also a staple in British educational programs, and because of its rhythmic motions, it’s a perfect song for playful bonding with babies and young children!
In conclusion
Nursery rhymes, children’s songs, and hand-play songs with a horse theme are treasures of Japan that have been passed down through generations.
By revisiting these nostalgic melodies, you may discover something new and rekindle warm memories.
Spend rich, musical moments by singing together as a family and moving your bodies along with the music.


